Salem, IN has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average daily high temperature in the summer months is in the mid-80s, with occasional days reaching 90 degrees or higher. Winters can be quite cold, with January typically having an average low of 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall generally averages around 20 inches per year, with some years seeing more or less depending on the winter season. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, though spring and summer months tend to get slightly more rain than winter months. Overall, Salem offers a comfortable climate for most of the year which makes it an ideal place to live and visit.
Salem, Indiana gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Salem averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Salem. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Salem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year